Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -34.6x · EV/EBITDA 12.7x · ROE -2.6%. (2006–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $357M | $366M | $646M | $210M | $20M | $220M | $290M | $567M | $524M | $451M | $893M |
| Enterprise Value | $305M | $314M | $595M | $191M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | -34.64 | — | — | 0.30 | — | — | — | 6.54 | 34.29 | 285.83 | 35.07 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.47 | 1.51 | 2.68 | 1.27 | 0.08 | 1.92 | 3.21 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.06 | 1.99 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.87 | 0.89 | 1.57 | 0.48 | — | — | — | — | 2.76 | 1.56 | 14.80 |
| P/FCF | 127.61 | 130.85 | 11.86 | — | — | — | 6.13 | 4.38 | 3.85 | 3.60 | 7.55 |
| P/OCF | 42.54 | 43.62 | 10.72 | — | — | — | 5.24 | 3.95 | 3.49 | 3.25 | 6.69 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.29 | 2.47 | 1.16 | 4.40 | 10.81 | 13.12 | 3.29 | 3.11 | 3.09 | 3.91 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.70 | 13.07 | 25.99 | — | 28.57 | — | — | 7.26 | 7.07 | 6.86 | 8.37 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | 0.26 | 81.26 | — | 12.94 | 9.31 | 8.62 | 3.78 | 10.73 |
| EV / FCF | — | 112.06 | 10.92 | — | — | — | 25.08 | 11.29 | 10.09 | 10.50 | 14.78 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.3% | 30.3% | 30.2% | 51.5% | 52.7% | 32.9% | 51.9% | 69.8% | 91.5% | 92.4% | 93.3% |
| Operating Margin | -5.7% | -5.7% | -8.1% | -16.5% | 2.8% | -59.9% | -67.5% | 36.3% | 35.0% | 36.1% | 38.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.4% | -4.4% | -9.3% | 426.9% | -11.5% | -42.5% | -72.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -2.6% | -2.6% | -5.3% | 162.3% | — | — | — | 105.6% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 41.0% |
| ROA | -1.9% | -1.9% | -3.9% | 103.7% | -3.6% | -5.7% | -6.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| ROIC | -2.9% | -2.9% | -3.8% | -4.0% | 0.8% | -8.1% | -6.5% | 13.3% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| ROCE | -2.8% | -2.8% | -3.9% | -55.4% | 4.1% | -8.7% | -6.6% | 15.8% | 13.1% | 13.6% | 18.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | 4.87 | 3.19 | 15.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.06 | — | 29.72 | — | — | 4.72 | 4.76 | 4.82 | 4.43 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.04 | — | — | — | — | 4.47 | 2.98 | 14.19 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.19 | -2.19 | -2.22 | — | 28.06 | — | — | 4.45 | 4.37 | 4.51 | 4.10 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -18.79 | -0.93 | — | — | — | 18.95 | 6.92 | 6.24 | 6.90 | 7.23 |
| Interest Coverage | -23.17 | -23.17 | -12.00 | 25.97 | 0.17 | -0.83 | 1.64 | 2.71 | 2.87 | 6.58 | 3.02 |
Net cash position: cash ($75M) exceeds total debt ($23M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.46 | 0.14 | 2.27 | 4.00 | 2.13 | 2.09 | 1.94 | 1.83 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.46 | 0.14 | 2.27 | 4.00 | 2.13 | 2.18 | 2.05 | 1.97 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.59 | 0.05 | 1.45 | 3.61 | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.57 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 128.02 | 129.30 | 213.43 | 134.75 | 168.80 | 57.74 | 145.57 | 133.63 | 141.34 | 137.41 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 48.7% | 7.7% | 23.7% | 22.1% | 10.4% | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | 0.1% | — | — | — | 347.6% | 182.6% | 3668.8% | 481.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 336.1% | — | — | — | 15.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| FCF Yield | 0.8% | 0.8% | 8.4% | — | — | — | 16.3% | 22.9% | 26.0% | 27.8% | 13.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 6.2% | 6.0% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 49.7% | 8.6% | 24.1% | 22.4% | 10.8% | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $94M | $96M | $49M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $7M | $6M |
High Seasonal Revenue Volatility
As reported in recent financial statements, NCMI's negative TTM P/E ratio of -34.09 and P/FCF of 125.60 suggest that the market is currently pricing the equity as a speculative recovery play rather than a stable, cash-generative advertising business with predictable long-term growth prospects.
The absence of a forward P/E multiple indicates significant uncertainty regarding the company's ability to achieve consistent bottom-line profitability. Investors appear to be discounting the stock based on its historical volatility and the structural challenges of the cinema industry, rather than the potential for margin expansion through digital ad-tech integration.
Based on NCMI's reported figures, ROIC has oscillated between -6.0% and 5.2% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company is struggling to consistently generate returns that exceed its cost of capital following the recent Chapter 11 financial restructuring and fresh start accounting.
The volatility in ROIC is primarily driven by the extreme swings in operating margins, which are tethered to the seasonal blockbuster film cycle. This inconsistency suggests that the company's capital allocation strategy remains in a defensive posture, prioritizing balance sheet stability over the pursuit of high-return growth initiatives.
According to quarterly data, NCMI's DSO has fluctuated wildly from 76 to 208 days, suggesting that the company faces significant challenges in managing its receivables collection cycle, which is likely exacerbated by the seasonal nature of its advertising contracts and theater affiliate payment schedules.
The wide variance in DSO indicates that the company's cash conversion cycle is highly sensitive to the timing of major ad campaigns and the subsequent settlement of accounts. This lack of predictability in working capital management warrants further investigation into the underlying credit quality of the company's advertising client base.
As reported in recent SEC filings, NCMI has successfully reduced its D/E ratio to a nominal 0.06%, a significant improvement that provides the company with a much-needed buffer against the inherent volatility of the cinema advertising industry following its emergence from bankruptcy.
The minimal debt load suggests that the company is no longer constrained by the aggressive interest obligations that previously threatened its solvency. While this provides a cleaner balance sheet, the company must now demonstrate that it can utilize this newfound financial flexibility to drive sustainable operational improvements rather than merely surviving.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to NCMI, as the company's earnings are heavily distorted by non-recurring reorganization items and extreme seasonal fluctuations, which obscure the underlying cash-generating capacity of the cinema advertising network that investors should be monitoring instead.
Relying on P/E multiples for a business undergoing post-bankruptcy restructuring often leads to erroneous conclusions about its valuation. Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or free cash flow metrics to better capture the operational reality of the business, as these measures are less impacted by the accounting noise inherent in the current financial statements.
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National CineMedia, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -34.6x. The historical average is 34.0x.
National CineMedia, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.7x.
National CineMedia, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -2.6%. The historical average is 17.1%.
Based on historical data, National CineMedia, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -34.6x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
National CineMedia, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.18%.
National CineMedia, Inc. has 30.3% gross margin and -5.7% operating margin.
National CineMedia, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.